Airports are evolving into central hubs of regional growth, resilience and sustainability. This presentation introduces a data-driven framework that helps airports evaluate and manage their wider economic, social and environmental impacts as centers of urban agglomeration. Using fuzzy logic and multi-criteria modeling, the approach identifies how airport performance interacts with urban development goals and climate challenges. Based on analysis of nine European airports, the results highlight opportunities and misalignments in sustainable growth planning. Attendees will gain practical insights into how to embed sustainability assessment into airport strategies, strengthening resilience, stakeholder engagement and regional value creation.

• Learn how airports can drive sustainable regional and urban development
• Learn how data-driven frameworks support balanced airport development
• Examine case studies highlighting sustainability gaps and solutions in aerotropolis development
• Apply practical tools for integrating sustainability into airport strategy
• Strengthen collaboration between airports, cities and regulators for shared value